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« on: Mar 19 09:33 »
When is everyone going to check out New Harmony? From what I hear it kicks Scales' ass. One of my managers here at Dans is a huge mountain bike nut and said it's by far better than Scales. I'm going to maybe check them out this weekend.
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« Reply #1 on: Mar 19 10:34 »
New Harmony
32.0 mi – about 55 mins

Scales
16.5 mi – about 33 mins

Angel Mounds
9.4 mi – about 18 mins


Hell I don't go to scales because it's so far, at least during the week.  New Harmony would be an event.
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« Reply #2 on: Mar 19 10:45 »
Quote from: redheddude222 on Mar 19 09:33
When is everyone going to check out New Harmony? From what I hear it kicks Scales' ass. One of my managers here at Dans is a huge mountain bike nut and said it's by far better than Scales. I'm going to maybe check them out this weekend.

Do you have an address or know directions to this place?
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« Reply #3 on: Mar 19 11:06 »
Quote from: 1.6t on Mar 19 10:45
Do you have an address or know directions to this place?
I don't know the specifics, but it's in New Harmony Park. I'm sure if you ask the gate house attendant they'll tell you, and they usually have maps up too.
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« Reply #4 on: Mar 19 11:17 »
I split this into a new topic because 1) I thought it was a good idea and I am infallible and 2) because I wanted to keep the Angel Mounds thread on-topic.  tip o' the hat

I definitely want to try and make it to some new places this year.  New Harmony and Brown County are both on my list.
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« Reply #5 on: Mar 19 12:44 »
Compliments of Alex.

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=3451+Harmonie+State+Park+Rd+New+Harmony,+IN+47631&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=0,0,2524642614967369730&ei=epLCSejfMIyVngf2vdmZCg&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image
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« Reply #6 on: Mar 19 13:04 »
Yeah, we should plan a voyage,  that place looks fun.

My first open weekend is April 4th.


« Reply #7 on: Mar 19 13:08 »
I'm all about it. The more trails the better.
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« Reply #8 on: Mar 19 13:40 »
I found a map someone made of Scales.



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« Reply #9 on: Mar 19 16:33 »
This and I would love to spend a weekend at land between the lakes
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« Reply #10 on: Mar 20 11:42 »
I met a guy at work today who is a pretty active mountain biker.  He said New Harmony was pretty badass and showed me this map:



The green sections are done and are about 4 miles.  The rest of the stuff is either being built or planned for the future.  In all it should be about 11 miles total. 
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« Reply #11 on: Mar 24 08:24 »
Quote from: Alex on Mar 19 10:34
New Harmony
32.0 mi – about 55 mins

Scales
16.5 mi – about 33 mins

Angel Mounds
9.4 mi – about 18 mins


Hell I don't go to scales because it's so far, at least during the week.  New Harmony would be an event.

That's pretty much my situation, except switch scales and harmony state park. So I'm sure once things settle down around my house with the new baby, I'll be out at harmony quite a bit on the weekends.
« Reply #12 on: Apr 14 22:49 »
Harmony is real nice. I'm excited about it because it is so well constructed. It's quite a work of art so far.
I've added what I could to my site. I was up a few weeks back and took some photos. I was gonna ride but is had rained pretty good, enough to make the newest sections too muddy.

When it's all said and done, I think it will be Southern Indiana's version of Brown County.

http://southernindianatrails.awardspace.com/harmonie.htm

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« Reply #13 on: May 22 07:58 »
I road these trails yesterday and their a blast, I think they might even be better than Scales.  They have been beautifully constructed, the ups and downs are right, and their are plenty of rollers you can jump if you're daring (you are riding pretty much the entire time on the side of a steep hill).  Even the beginners course was a nice ride.

Anyone who hasn't ridden them yet get off of Scales nutsack and get out there.

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« Reply #14 on: May 22 08:01 »
Thanks for the invite, dick.  octopus at a boner buffet
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« Reply #15 on: May 22 08:08 »
I would have posted up but I was out in the field surveying all day yesterday so I had no time for the internetz.  I would go tomorrow morning if you're interested.
« Reply #16 on: May 22 08:33 »
Yeah,  good going there pal.  I spent my night riding through clay that smelled like dead asshole at angel mounds, swarmed with Mosquitos and thorn bushes.

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« Reply #17 on: May 22 08:34 »
I'm already booked at Scales for tomorrow.  If that falls through for some reason I'd be down for Harmonie.
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« Reply #18 on: May 22 20:06 »
If anyone is interested...

Sunday May 31, Trail "build" day...

8am work on Kiosk roof support posts...
10am meet at trail head for skills park design discussion

1030 am raise the roof...

Hopefully the weather will cooperate... see hmba forums for updates...


is the scales map ok? I made that one.... nerdy, but hope it works ok....

and fyi: anyone wanting to learn how to trail build, please contact me. 11 mi is just tip of the iceberg ; 11mi is if there are minimal volunteers... The more people who are involved in keeping things running, the more will be added...

next phase, pump track,

scouting advanced section
layout advanced section
spring 2010 construction advanced section

(dirt jump/ skills park subject to community involvement)

Somehow I've kind of become the defacto contact for Harmonie...... so I guess contact me if you've got questions and such..... and again, check the HMBA forums for info...

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« Reply #19 on: May 22 21:11 »
I've been wanting to try and build a few bridges out at Angel Mounds over some of the spots that stay soggy.  Any advice on how to get started would be welcome.  cool
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